INS Khanderi

Question 1

Why in News?

Answer 1

Defence Minister undertook a sea sortie on a Scorpene class submarine ‘INS Khanderi’ at Karwar.

During the trip he witnessed a wide range of operational drills with the submarine demonstrating the advanced sensor suite, combat system and weapon capability which provides it a distinct advantage in the subsurface domain.

Question 2

What is a Scorpene class submarine?

Answer 2

The submarines in the Project-75 Scorpene Class are powered by diesel-electric propulsion systems.
Scorpene is one of the most sophisticated submarines, capable of undertaking multifarious missions including anti-surface ship warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying, and area surveillance.
The Scorpene class is the Navy’s first modern conventional submarine series in almost two decades since INS Sindhushastra, procured from Russia in July 2000.

Question 3

INS Khanderi (2022) facts.

Answer 3

INS Khanderi (S22) is the second of the Indian Navy’s six Kalvari-class submarines being built in India. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine which was designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS and manufactured at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.

The submarine inherits its name and pennant number from INS Khanderi (S22) which served in the Navy from 1968–1989, and was named after Maratha king Shivaji’s island fort of Khanderi. Khanderi also means DEADLY SAWFISH

Question 4

where was INS Khanderi (2017) built?

Answer 4

The submarine was launched in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and other dignitaries on 12 January 2017. The submarine began its sea trials on 1 June 2017.

The submarine was commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 28 September 2019.
Project is been undertaken with transfer of technology from French company Naval group formerly known as DCNS at the MAZGAON DOCK LIMITED IN MUMBAI.

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE KAVALARI class of submarines? name the six KAVALARI CLASS SUBMARINES?

Answer 5

Kalvari class is based on Scorpene-class submarines built for the Indian Navy with diesel-electric attack capacity.
The Defence Ministry of India approved Project-75 in 1997 that allows the Indian Navy to acquire 24 submarines.
These submarines other than Khanderi include – Karanj , Vela, Vagir ,Vagsheer and Kavalari have already been launched in water.

Question 6

What is the Project-75?

Answer 6

P-75 is one of two lines of submarines, the other being P75I, as part of a plan approved in 1999 for indigenous submarine construction with technology taken from overseas firms.
The contract for six submarines under P75 was given to Mazgaon dock in October 2005 and delivery was to start from 2012, but the project has faced delays.
The programme has been undertaken with transfer of technology from French company Naval Group (formerly known as DCNS) at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL).

Question 7

INS Khanderi of 1968.

Answer 7

Khanderi was built at Sudomekh, Admiralty Shipyard and commissioned in the navy in December 1968 and decommissioned from service in 1989. The hull was scrapped, but her fin was preserved at Virbahu parade grounds.

The submarine was named after Maratha king Shivaji’s island fort of Khanderi.

Question 8

when was INS Khanderi (2017) launched, acquired and commissioned?

Answer 8

Launched 12 January 2017
Acquired 20 September 2019
Commissioned 28 September 2019

Question 9

Speed , range, test depth and endurance of INS Khanderi 2017.

Answer 9

Speed- surfaced-20km/h
submerged- 37km/h

Range- at surface 12000km
when submerged 1020km

Endurance- 50 days

Test Depth- 350 mtrs or 1150 ft.

Question 10

what does DCNS stand for?

Answer 10

DCNS - Direction des Constructions Navales Services (French naval defense company)